Butter a baking dish well and cover with a layer of cracker crumbs.
Cover with a layer of oysters, seasonings, and a little of the cream; dot with butter.
Cover with buttered crumbs.
Add another layer of oysters and seasonings and more cream.
Top with additional cracker crumbs, dot heavily with butter, and season.
Add a touch more cream and bake in preheated hot oven (425°F.) for 20 to 25 minutes.